Canada brings some on-the-ground diplomacy to the Iowa State Fair
Canada deployed a delegation to the Iowa State Fair for some on-the-ground diplomacy as the two…
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Invasive species Pumpkinseed fish confirmed near Edmonton
The invasive Pumpkinseed fish has been confirmed in the Cardiff Trout Pond, north of Edmonton, likely…
Around 150 Experiences Await During Alberta Open Farm Days
Everyone is encouraged to meet the people behind their food this weekend as Alberta Open Farms…
North Peace Fall Fair Celebrates 79 Years of Agriculture
Agriculture takes centre stage near Fort St. John this weekend as the 79th annual North Peace…
RRC Podcast S2E24 – Weather, Faba Beans, and Angus Beef
On the latest Rural Roots Canada podcast, host Craig Lester talks the weather, fava beans, and…
Wildfires in B.C.’s Okanagan region impacting tens of thousands of farm animals
The wildfires burning in B.C. are impacting tens of thousands of farm animals, as government and…
B.C. lifts irrigation suspension for the Salmon River watershed as wildfires burn
The B.C. government has rescinded the temporary protection order for the Salmon River watershed, as farmers…
RRC Podcast S2E23 – Ag in Motion
In this episode, Craig Lester takes Rural Roots Canada on the road to Ag in Motion…
Hail Report: One million acres damaged in Saskatchewan in a single week
July was a particularly devastating month for hail, particularly in Saskatchewan, with one insurer saying their…
Canadian agriculture needs better risk management education: FMC report
Canadian farmers are facing an increasingly complicated risk environment, but many aren't getting the information needed…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update Aug 6
The break from the heat continues, but agricultural regions of the prairies are getting thirsty with…
Livestock, 4-H and Draft Horses Highlight Dawson Creek Exhibition and Stampede
The 104th Dawson Creek Exhibition and Stampede is now underway. It runs through Sunday, bringing people…
Volunteers help bring agriculture to life at Aggie Days
For over 40 years, Aggie Days has brought the farm to the city during the Calgary…
Bonnyville youth speaker takes top prize at Youth Agriculture Speaking Championship
Shelby Dutertre from Bonnyville, Alberta talked her way to a first-place finish in the Senior division…
Canadian agriculture mourns the sudden passing of Senator Todd Lewis
Canada's agriculture sector is mourning the sudden passing of Saskatchewan Senator Todd Lewis,"a towering figure for…
RCMP charge Alberta man with cattle rustling
The RCMP Livestock Investigation Unit says an 18-year-old Alberta man has been charged in connection with…
Alberta brings in more good dogs to sniff out invasive mussels, protect irrigation
Alberta has added two more good dogs to sniff out bad mussels, part of the province's…
Break-in at Nova Scotia barn results in the death of thousands of chickens
A break-and-enter at a poultry barn in Nova Scotia has resulted in the death of approximately…
Planning ahead can make all the difference during farm emergencies
From equipment fires and severe storms to power outages and severe injuries, emergency preparedness is just…
Olds College Research Aims to Help Farmers Get More from Precision Ag
The SmartAg Applied Research team has partnered with Alberta Grains on the On-Farm Precision Experimentation (OFPE)…